Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

  • TV sketch show
  • CBBC / BBC One
  • 2009 - 2024
  • 140 episodes (10 series)

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series. Stars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas and more.

Episode menu

Series 4, Episode 10

William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 18th May 2012
Time
5:30pm
Channel
CBBC
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 19th May 2012 9:30am CBBC
Monday 4th June 2012 3:20pm CBBC
Friday 29th June 2012 8:20am CBBC
Saturday 18th August 2012 10:00am CBBC
Friday 12th October 2012 10:05am CBBC
Sunday 28th October 2012 3:00pm BBC HD
Friday 23rd November 2012 7:45am CBBC
Thursday 13th December 2012 7:45am CBBC
Tuesday 2nd April 2013 1:20pm CBBC
Friday 24th May 2013 7:45am CBBC
Monday 11th November 2013 7:45am CBBC
Sunday 18th January 2015 1:35pm CBBC
Friday 17th June 2016 7:00pm CBBC
Wednesday 12th October 2016 7:00pm CBBC
Thursday 13th April 2017 8:30am CBBC
Thursday 13th April 2017 2:30pm CBBC
Friday 14th April 2017 8:30am CBBC
Friday 14th April 2017 2:35pm CBBC
Wednesday 17th May 2017 7:00pm CBBC
Wednesday 21st June 2017 7:00pm CBBC
Friday 19th January 2018 9:25am CBBC
Friday 19th January 2018 7:00pm CBBC
Friday 27th April 2018 12:35pm CBBC
Friday 27th April 2018 7:00pm CBBC
Sunday 14th October 2018 11:30am CBBC
Saturday 22nd December 2018 6:30pm CBBC
Monday 18th March 2019 7:00pm CBBC
Saturday 30th March 2019 8:30pm CBBC
Wednesday 31st July 2019 7:00pm CBBC
Tuesday 5th November 2019 7:00pm CBBC
Tuesday 3rd December 2019 12:20pm CBBC
Friday 6th March 2020 6:45pm CBBC
Saturday 24th October 2020 8:30pm CBBC
Thursday 4th February 2021 10:15am CBBC
Tuesday 29th June 2021 6:40pm CBBC
Sunday 15th May 2022 2:05pm CBBC
Monday 4th July 2022 10:45am CBBC
Friday 19th August 2022 9:55am CBBC
Tuesday 29th November 2022 10:00am CBBC
Monday 23rd January 2023 10:30am CBBC
Tuesday 19th December 2023 10:30am CBBC

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Howick Various
Simon Farnaby Various
Ben Willbond Various
Mathew Baynton Various
Martha Howe-Douglas Various
Laurence Rickard Various
Sarah Hadland Various
Jon Culshaw Various (Voice)
Jess Robinson Various (Voice)
Katherine Jakeways Ensemble Actor
Jalaal Hartley Ensemble Actor
Lawry Lewin Ensemble Actor
Dominique Moore Ensemble Actor
John Eccleston Rattus Rattus
Writing team
Ben Ward Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Laurence Rickard Writer
Gerard Foster Writer
Giles Pilbrow Writer
Steve Punt Writer
Ali Crockatt Writer
David Scott Writer
Katherine Jakeways Writer
Production team
Steve Connelly Director
Dominic Brigstocke Director
Caroline Norris Series Producer
Giles Pilbrow Producer
Imogen Cooper Producer
Melissa Hardinge Executive Producer
Richard Bradley Executive Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Mike Holliday Editor
Miranda Jones Production Designer
Richie Webb Composer

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